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Letter From the Founders You only have one chance to make a first impression. That’s why as we write this our hearts are pounding and our palms are sweaty. We are launching a men’s lifestyle magazine for the bold, genuine and brave and these first words are only the beginning of this journey.

Archibald Men was born out of a spark ignited by passion for men’s fashion and three too many Old Fashioned’s. We were inspired in that moment to follow our dreams and develop something that would challenge the status quo. We envisioned a magazine that would be on every refurbished wood coffee table and in the stores of every bespoke tailor.

Archibald Men is designed to be a resource. It is a guide to living a smart, meaningful and luxurious life. The challenge of the format became an opportunity. From start to finish, every item in this magazine carefully curated and placed with intent.

There is a first time for everything. Something we discovered in the process of developing this magazine. There are first ideas, first revisions, and now your first impression of the first edition. We hope that you enjoy living the Archibald Men lifestyle as much as we do.

This might be our first, but it won’t be our last.

ArchibaldMen Lifestyle for the Genuine and Brave !

Editorial Editor in Chief Sarah Wright Fashion Editorial Fashion Editor Kirsten Reader Art & Photography Art Director & Designer Antonio Pendones Director of Photography Tishan Baldeo Co- Founder & Creative Director Garrett Tonge Co- Founder & Publisher Gustavo Reid

Special Thanks To Sutherland Models Elite Model Management Elmer Olsen Model Management Jaguar Canada Hermes Harry Rosen Holt Renfrew Gotstyle Jimmy Choo Freed Developments Loding Brooke Yerxa Miguel Jacob Alex Maxim Advertising + Sponsorship Opportunities + Event Coverage contact@archibaldmen.com Correspondance Suite 420 100-2 Toronto Street Toronto, Ontario M5C 2B5 contact@archibaldmen.com ARCHIBALD MEN is published quarterly.

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Grooming

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5 Things a Guy Needs to Know

Products to keep you fresh-faced when the temperature drops.

What does it take to succeed? Build your personal arsenal with these key competencies.

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Daily Grind

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Online Shopping

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New Fashion Heights

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An Exclusive Affair

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Winter Running

Elevate your everyday with these exciting essentials.

From designer basics to online exclusives the sites that will have you sacrificing your next trip to the mall.

Discovering your style is about gaining perspective.

Summer bodies are built in the winter.

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Cool Your Jets!

Sophisticated layovers for savvy travelers.

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The Weekender

What to pack for a last-minute getaway.

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A Classic, Distilled

The anatomy of the Old Fashioned.

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Grooming Products to keep you fresh-faced when the temperature drops.

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2. The GUV’NER Deodorant Powder $10.45 3. Age Shield™ Face Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 110 4. American Crew Pomade $25.25

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5. Clarisonic Aria $230.00 6. ARMANI Perfect Master

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THINGS A GUY NEEDS TO KNOW What does it take to succeed?

Build your personal arsenal with these key competencies.

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Armed and Dangerous

in tri m i s i mperati ve. Too s hor t and i t

Any re a l move r a n d s h ake r k n o w s t h e

and you l ook unkempt…. unl ess you’re

best way to ge t a f i r m g r ip o n s u c c e ss is a so l i d ha nd sha ke !

Fo r c e n t u r ie s

lo oks l i ke you w oke up l ate: too l ong p u rposel y goi ng f or the boho l ook.

A lthough i t mi ght take a l i ttl e pati enc e

the hand sha ke ha s b e e n in t e g r al in both p ro fess i o n a l a n d p e r so n al are n as .

Not on l y i s i t a qu i ck w ay t o e s t ab lis h rappor t, com m u n i ca t e m u t u al re sp e c t and ce l e b r a te a su cc e s sf u l b u s in e ss

t o c ross the f ronti er f rom f uzzy- f ac e to f u ll - on f ac i al hai r, there i s no doubt that you w i l l be abl e to reap the rew ards.

R emember: good thi ngs c ome to those w h o w ai t.

deal, it a l s o reve a l s au t h o r it y, p o w e r and co nf i d e n ce . Get t in g it w ro n g is n o t only extrem e l y a wkw ard b u t als o h ard

Master of Malt

to forge t… e s p e ci a l l y if it ’s p ar t o f t h e

B eyond the i ni ti al burn ( per fec t f or

often im i ta te d , neve r d u p lic at e d , f ir s t

w inter) of the gol den brow n l i qui d,

impres si o n . A g o o d h an d sh ake an d

h o w muc h do you know about w hi sky?

you’re gu a r a n tee d to h ave life e at in g

A g ood hos t i s more than j ust a f ul l y

out of the pa l m of yo u r h an d .

st o c ked bar!

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b e equi pped w i th ampl e al c ohol but

Step Up

also the know l edge and c onf i denc e

W hoeve r sa i d th a t eye s are t h e w in d o w to the sou l o bvi ou sl y u n d e re st im at e d the im p o r ta nce of s h o e s. A n d w it h

t o ser ve i t. S ure you’ve pi c ked up a lit t l e l i ngo l ate- ni ght af ter your f our th J ohnni e Wal ker, but w e’re tal ki ng about sophi sti c ated boozi ng. Wi th di sti l l ers

winter u p o n us ou r f o o t w e ar is o n ly steps a way f ro m f a l lin g vic t im t o ro ad salt. Sh o e s a re more t h an j u s t a w ay to get f rom po i nt A t o p o in t B , t h ey

t ak i ng del i c i ous ri sks there i s more t o know now than ever. O n the roc ks , n e at, i n a c l ass i c c oc ktai l or strai ght f rom the bottl e, make sure you have

are ves se l s th a t pro p e l yo u f o r w ard

t h e spi ri t of a mi xol ogi st.

through l i fe . Tr a ns l a t io n : Ke e p e m’ clean. Wa l ki n g a ro u n d in d ir t y sh o e s is like we a r i n g so ck s w it h s an d als, n o t

Scents and Sensibility

accepta bl e ( a nd of fe n s ive t o an yo n e

T h e key to evoki ng a pos i ti ve

with taste ). H o w ca n yo u e xp e c t t o p u t

im pressi on i s ri ght under your nose.

your b est f o o t f or ward in lac k lu s t e r

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linked to memor y, so i f you w ant peopl e t o remember your amazi ng personal i ty

Ultimate Accessory

r at her than your Dad’s l ef tover c ol ogne it ’s i mpor tant to f i nd a si gnature sc ent.

Gone a re th e days w h e re t h e c le an

Ke ep i n mi nd that your s c ent has j ust

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1. Blue Scarf – Massimo Dutti 2. L’Occitane - Cèdre & Oranger 3. Rimowa – Travel Case 4. New Balance 574 5. Navy Cargo - Paige denim 6. Jabra – Sport Pulse wireless earbuds 7. Wallet – Fossil

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8. Keith Richards ring by courts and hackett 9. Sunglasses by dolce & gabbana D4196 10. Socks – Socking Behavior 11. Toque - Paul & Shark at Harry Rosen 12. Timepiece – Diesel 13. Wireless speaker – Solemate by Jabra

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21. Laces - Stolen Riches 22. Battery Backup – Morphie 23. Sunglasses – frames of life - Armani 24. Wallet – Prada 25. Traveller wallet – Fossil 26. Cufflinks – vintage Hugo Boss 27. Hands free Bluetooth - Jabra Stealth 28. Timepiece - Seiko 11

Online Shopping From designer basics to online exclusives the sites that will have you sacrificing your next trip to the mall.

Orvis Equal parts rugged and refined, their heirloom quality leather goods and woolen sweaters are strong enough to weather the storm and discriminating enough to look distinctively handsome. www.orvis.com

Suit Supply Superior, sartorial style shouldn’t always come at the expense of your next European vacation. For the dapper gentleman whose lifestyle requires the versatility that Versace can’t quite afford them (yet) this is a one-stop shop for tailored trends that will have people (and your accountant) doing a double take. www.suitsupply.com

General Knot If you’re having a hard time committing to the perfect neckwear, these limited edition ties will have you tying the (double windsor) knot in no time. Resurrecting rare and vintage fabrics means that the patterns and textures are as one-of-a-kind as the man that is wearing them. www.generalknot.com

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Ebay For thrill seekers who are looking to break up the monotony of a day at the office there is nothing more electric than an online bidding war. While it might require a little more time and research, your patience will be rewarded with the type of luxe piece that will have people asking where you got that from. www.ebay.ca

Ahalife Looking to indulge in luxury lifestyle products from around the world without leaving the comfort of your laptop? A hybrid between editorial content and exclusive products (one item everyday available only online for the first 24 hours), the website is a high-end artisanal marketplace. Its clean design makes it easy to navigate, minimizing the number of clicks between you and the (choose item) you never knew you wanted. www.ahalife.com

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NEW FASHION HEIGHTS

Discovering your style is about gaining perspective.

Fashion Editor: Kirsten Reader Assistant Stylist: Serena Vaz Grooming: Jenia O’Connor using Schwarzkopf Professional Models: Daniel S at Elite, Stiver & Cody at Sutherland

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Coat, the Kooples at Holt Renfrew Sweater, Alexander McQueen at Holt Renfrew Shirt, the Kooples at Holt Renfrew Pants, Rudsak Shoes, Aldo Gloves, Quill & Tine

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Coat, Mackage Shirt, Victorinox Pants, Vesarce at Harry Rosen Scarf, Roots Shoes, Aldo Watch, Thomas Sabo

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Coat, Etro at Harry Rosen Shirt & Cardigan, The Kooples at Holt Renfrew Pants, Suit Supply Shoes, Suit Supply Sunglasses, Matsuda at Josephson Opticians Pin, Hook & Furl at Gian Paolo Mazzotta

Coat, Hermes Shirt, Hermes Tie, Gian Paolo Mazzotta Pants, H&M Shoes, Aldo Belt, Jimmy Choo

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Shirt by Kooples at Holt Renfrew Jacket by Givenchy at Holt Renfrew Pants by Rudsak Watch by Thomas Sabo Briefcase by Rimowa

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Coat, Rag & Bone at Holt Renfrew Sweater, J Crew Shirt, Liberty of London for H&M Pants, Hermes Shoes, Roots Ring, Thomas Sabo Bag, ECCO

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Photographer: Miguel Jacob (Judy Inc) Fashion Editor: Kirsten Reader (Judy Inc) Hair: Roger Medina (Judy Inc) Makeup: David Allan Jones (Judy Inc) Models: Cydney & Matt Nicol (Elmer Olsen) 2015 Jaguar F-Type

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Jumpsuit, Greta Constantine Bracelets, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Earring, !XAM Shoes, G iuseppe Zanotti Shirt, Sand at GotStyle Jacket, Tiger of Sweden at GotStyle Pants, Hermes Shoes, Ron White

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Corset, Agent Provocateur Tuxedo dress, Smythe Stockings, Agent Provocateur Necklace, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti Shirt, Frank & Oak Sweater, Hermes Jacket, Viparo Pants, Christopher Bates at GotStyle Gloves, Quill & Tine

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Top, J Crew Dress layered under, TIBI Earrings, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Sweater, Loding Jacket, Hermes Ring, !XAM

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Tee, Frank & Oak Coat, Mackage Jeans, PRPS Shoes, Loading Watch, Nixon Ring, !XAM Nightgown, Agent Provocateur Cape Coat, Hermes Heels, Sophia Webster for J Crew Earrings, Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Ring, !XAM

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THE ICONIC

The expected comfort from New Balance meets the classic style of heritage athletics.

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s the days become shorter, darker and colder, it can become increasingly less motivating to exercise. For many runners this becomes the off-season as their mileage and conditioning drops – but does it have to? The winter months are an excellent time to focus on run-specific strength conditioning to ensure that you remain injury-free and enhance your performance for the spring race season.

Be Proactive Ensure s a fety by a ss e s s in g yo u r ro u t e in adva nce a n d wear in g t h e p ro p e r techni ca l a tti re. W i n t e r t r ail r u n n e r s with a d e e p e r trea d c an p rovid e m o re tractio n i n wi n ter co n d it io n s. I n ic ie r condit i o n s tr y a dd i n g s o m e an t i- s lip ice and s no w gr i ps f o r ad d ad d it io n al safety. The se si mpl y s lid e ove r yo u r curren t r u n n e r s a n d p rovid e e xc e lle n t tractio n i n sl i p p e r y c o n d it io n s – a g re at way to preve n t i njur y an d ke e p ac t ive safely. Al ways avoi d st ar t in g yo u r run co l d; tr y wa r m i n g u p in d o o r s f ir st by doi n g s om e wa l k in g lu n g e s d o w n your h a l l way o r com p le t in g seve r al flights of sta i r s . Ad d it io n ally, yo u c an drama ti ca l l y i ncre a se t h e e n j oy m e n t level o f wi nter r un n in g if yo u p lan ah e ad and dre s s wa r m f or t h e o c c as io n . Take the 3-l aye r a p p ro a ch o n t h o se c o ld e r days. You ’ l l wa n t to w e ar c lo s e - f it t in g , thin an d brea th a bl e t e c h n ic al f ab r ic s against you r ski n . T h e s e syn t h e t ic garme n ts s h o u l d have e f f ic ie n t sw e at wick in g pro p e r ti e s t o d r aw m o ist u re away f rom th e s ki n. O u t f it t in g yo u r se lf with a f l e e ce or s i m ilar in s u lat o r w ill ensure tha t you ke e p w ar m in t h o se

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su b - zero temperatures. Fol l ow thi s up w ith a top l ayer l i ke a w i ndproof s hel l t h at w i l l ef fec ti vel y bl oc k the w i nd and sn o w. Don’t f orget a w arm hat, w arm so cks, proper f ootw ear and w i nter g loves or mi tts to ensure that you not o n l y star t of f w arm but al so stay w arm.

Functional Strength O f ten overl ooked by runners, musc ul ar b alanc e and j oi nt s tabi l i ty attai ned t h rough f unc ti onal s trength trai ni ng c an pl ay a c ruc i al rol e i n ensuri ng your b o dy and i ts j oi nts remai n resi l i ent an d i nj ur y- f ree. Wi nter of fers a great o p por tuni ty to subs ti tute that extra m ileage w i th some i n- gym f unc ti onal st re ngth trai ni ng. Thi s approac h in vol ves i nc orporati ng strength e xerc i ses that prepare you f or l i fe an d spor t by emphasi zi ng the use of several musc l es and j oi nts at onc e.

E xe rc i ses l i ke l unges, deadl i f ts and hi p ab d uc ti on exerc i ses c an i mprove your j o int stabi l i ty and l ow er body strength.

I n c orporate regul ar c ore trai ni ng in vol vi ng exerc i ses l i ke abdomi nal pl ank vari ati ons, l ow bac k strengtheni ng an d bal anc e to enhanc e your postural st re ngth and enduranc e. A ddi ti onal l y, it is know n that ti ght mus c l es are more p ro ne to i nj ur y, par ti c ul arl y i n sl i ppi ng an d f al l i ng si tuati ons. I nc orporati ng re g ul ar f l exi bi l i ty exerc i ses and m yof as c i al rel ease w i th a f oam rol l er w il l ensure your musc l es remai n pl i abl e an d j oi nt range of moti on ef f i c i ent.

T h e res ul t – enhanc ed bal anc e, d u rabl e j oi nts and i nc reased total body st re ngth, al l of w hi c h c an al so prevent u n f oreseen f al l s and have you i n top sh a pe to attai n your personal bes t i n t h e spri ng.

Brent Bishop is a celebrity trainer, on-air fitness expert, author, brand ambassador for New Balance Canada and owner of Think Fitness Studios Fitness program info: ThinkFitnessStudios.com.

More about Brent: IamBishop.com

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Travel Cool Your Jets!

Saavy travelers know there is no better cure for cramped seating and hours of boredom than snagging a sophisticated stopover at one of these airports.

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San Francisco International Airport What’s the best way to shake off the stress of extra long security lines? SFO has recently replaced “delays” with “downward dog” thanks to the addition of a peaceful Yoga Room, believed to be the first of it’s kind!

Of course if breaking a sweat is not your style you can enjoy the splendor of Sonoma without leaving the airport. Pull up a stool at Vino Volo in Terminal 2 and let the calming effects of a California Cab wash over you.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Like a perfectly tailored suit, this international hub has stood the test of time, with nearly 100 years of pleasing passengers in the same location! And it’s no wonder: the airport is home to the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, a museum that showcases

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masterpieces by iconic Dutch painters like Van Gogh. If you’re looking to try your luck at the opposite end of the cultural spectrum take a moment at the Holland Casino where you can work on converting your dollars to euros.

London Heathrow Airport London’s world class terminal five gives business travelers more than just a solid internet connection. Leading British brand, Thomas Pink, has not only mastered the art of shirt but the art of customer service. They will iron your new suit and put it in a flightready package for a wrinkle-free arrival.

Traditionally the words “plane food” are synonymous with stale sandwiches, striking fear into the hearts (and stomachs) of foodies everywhere - that is, until Gordon Ramsay opened a high-end eatery of the same name.

Make a reservation and relax with a pint and three-course meal.

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Singapore Changi Airport Looking to start your tropical vacation early? How about a dip in a Balinese-themed rooftop pool or de-stress in a two-storey enclosed butterfly garden. This fantasy playground’s endless amenities will have you so blissed out that missing your connection could be more of a blessing than a curse.

Dubai International Airport If you’re craving unapologetic extravagance then look no further the terminal-cumtourist destination of the Middle East’s aviation hub. Jet-setting with excess baggage? Lighten your wallet shopping at the 58,000 square foot duty-free shop. Skip the souvenir stand and give the gift of the Midas touch: where else can you pick up gold bouillon bars in bulk?

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The Weekender What to pack for a last-minute getaway.

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O P P O S I T E PA G E Jacket - Rudsak Sunglasses - Ray Ban Hat - Vicotorinox Laptop Case - Bombata Italia Socks - Happy Socks Boots - Monclair at Harry Rosen Card Holder - Prada Belt - Anderson Whiskey Fragrance - Commodity Goods Scotch - Macallan Suitcase - Rimowa Scarf - Victorinox Jeans - Paige Denim T H I S PA G E Coat - JCrew Scarf - Etro at Harry Rosen Glasses - Moscot Hat - Bailey Hats Scarf - Gorgio Armani at Harry Rosen Gloves - Harry Rosen Bag - Tumi at Harry Rosen Belt - Anderson Belts Socks - Happy Socks Boots - Montclair at Harry Rosen Umbrella - Hudson Bay

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DISTILLED The anatomy of the Old Fashioned.

The gentleman’s quintessential cocktail. The anatomy of which is the forefather of them all including Manhattans and Martinis, although the term ‘old-fashioned’ did not appear until the latter part of the 19th century. Quite literally, it denoted the formula of a cocktail the way it used to be before bar-tenders began to ‘improve’ and make ‘fancy’ the simplest and purest recipes.

RECIPE ON THE NEXT PAGE

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Patrons of an older generation dismissed the new fancy concoctions that added a dash of Absinthe, Curacao, or other liqueurs. Bartenders began to adorn their cocktails with many fruits, berries and herbs of the season, thus making them into fanciful fruit salads and slurries of muddled fruit as opposed to the traditional cocktail. The purists of an older generation, however, dismissed these concoctions, harkening back to a simpler time when the formula of the cocktail was intended to let the base spirit of choice shine through.

The definition of the cocktail as it first appeared in print in 1806 – “…spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters, vulgarly referred to as bittered-sling…” The ‘sling’ itself is the granddaddy of the classic cocktail. As the eye-opener of the day, it was taken in the morning back in the 1600-1700’s before caffeine was exported to the West, a basic mix of their spirit of choice with sugar and water, and the method was to ‘sling’ it back in one gulp. One would give the imbiber the vigor, the get-up-and-go to do their everyday jobs and duties. That is, if you had one! The addition of bitters was the evolution point that accented the base spirit, and bitters became the salt & pepper seasoning of the classic cocktail.

RECIPE Knob Creek Holiday Spiced Old Fashioned.

Combine following in mixing glass. Just double, triple, or quadruple portions based on how many cocktails.

1½ oz Knob Creek ½ oz spiced simple syrup (simmer mulling spices of clove, cinnamon, all spice and star anise into 1 cup of boiling water. Seal and let steep overnight. Strain away spices and reheat infused liquid. Bring to boil, remove from heat, and stir in 2 cups of raw sugar until dissolved. Let stand to room temperature. Fortify with 1 oz bourbon. Will keep two weeks refrigerated.

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This anatomy of the cocktail can be further simplified into this formula, each having its own role: Base – self-explanatory, the base flavour.

Modifiers – sugar and water most efficiently mixed together in syrup. Adds balance, opens up the concentrated flavor in concentrated alcohol.

Accent – aromatic bitters and citrus peel, accentuating the base spirits and enhancing the more complex flavours of the base spirit such as oak, baking spices, citrus and herbs.

The final addition to this formula, a citrus peel, was first documented in 1862 by “The Professor” Jerry Thomas, in his “BonVivants Companion or How To Mix Drinks”.

Here he describes the “Whiskey Cocktail”, essentially a cocktail, made with Whiskey, accented with a lemon peel. Thus making it the quintessential Whisk(e)y cocktail, which would eventual evolve into the Manhattan.

Words by Matt Jones “The Whisky Chef” Whisky & Bourbon Specialist @thewhisky_chef

2-3 dashes Angostura bitters (can be purchased at commercial grocer or at your local cocktail boutique shop. Angostura is the standard and accents bourbon very well. Experiment with other styles of bitters at your leisure!)

Add cracked ice, or good solid cubes that are less than 24 hrs old and have not taken on any odors of contents of freezer…stir with bar spoon for at least 21 stirs, about 10 seconds.

In a chilled rocks glass: Orange peel. Remove strip of orange with vegetable peeler, with minimal pith (white). Express oils into glass. Place in lump ice or cube. Strain cocktail into glass and serve

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